Casey had finished reading. He was supposed to have left since three hours earlier but he waited to do his usual review. It was 4:15p.m. And he was waiting for Clara. She didn't seem to be anywhere around the school.
He trotted back to his class and it was empty. He decided to go back but he saw Carl and Melissa chatting heartily and smiling. He passed by without uttering a word. They also noticed him and gave him a disdainful look.
He didn't think about them. After all, birds of the same feather do flock together. He exhaled. He was thinking about Clara. Their love was so strong than a person observing without far-fetched ideas would reason there was more to it. This was the same person that was yet to show up for the past twenty-five minutes.
He was getting bored. He picked two stones and threw them away.
"Clara is yet to show up. I wonder what she's doing". He said, frowning with bewilderment.
Just then, a car stopped by him. He looked up only to see that it was Clara's BMW. He entered the car and sat next to her.
"Clara, you were late." He said with a frown.
"I'm sorry. It's not my fault. I had to deliver a document to dad". She explained, turning on the ignition. He maintained his frown.
"Okay, how can I make it up to you?" She said, realizing he wouldn't come to a halt.
"A bedtime story would do"/.
"For God's sake you are not a baby".
"I know .I just wanted to tease you".
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Melissa, OIivia and Priscilla were on their way home since it was the close of school. Suddenly, Melissa realized that she couldn't find her phone.
"Girls, I'm looking for my phone".
"You might have forgotten it at the class". Olivia said.
"That's true guys. You may go. We'll see tomorrow". Melissa said.
"Bye". Priscilla said and left.
Melissa turned back and was frightened to see Carl before her.
"Gosh, you almost scared me to death". She said, heaving a sigh of relief.
"I'm sorry. I'm aware you are looking for your phone". He said, taking the phone out of his pocket.
"How did you come by it?" she queried.
"You forgot it. Someone could have stolen it". He said, handing the phone over to her.
"You are welcome". She said and adjusted her long braids with her hand.
"You are beautiful". Carl complemented with a wide smile. He crossed his legs and leaned on the wall.
"Thanks, you are also handsome. I'm Melissa…" She couldn't finish her statement because he interrupted her.
"You're Melissa Morris. Everyone knows you. You are so popular. By the way, I'm Carl…"
"Carl Robinson. You are famous." She said with a giggle.
They continued chatting and giggling until Casey passed by. He didn't seem to have attention for them. Melissa eyed him badly and Carl gave him a tough look.
"These idiots do have the nerves lately." Carl said.
"Don't give any credence to the freak. Let's continue with our discussion". Melissa said, dragging him closer.